Local government leaders hardly ever garner the attention or acclaim held by federal or even state government leaders. The level … More
Author: Alex Reynolds
Alex Reynolds is an undergraduate student at the University of Louisville studying Political Science and Economics. Alex has served as an intern for the Mayor of Florence, KY, the Kentucky Republican Party, and Congressman Thomas Massie's D.C. Office.
Felon Re-Enfranchisement: Balancing the Needs of Strong Law Enforcement and Fair Justice Systems
Too often, political issues are depicted as a choice between two extremes. If you support criminal justice reform, you’re soft … More
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: Corporations and Fundamental Political Speech
The Louisville Political Review looks at monumental court cases that have defined the political sphere. Today we examine Citizens United … More
From Cotton to Congress: The Remarkable Rise and Careers of the First Black Congressmen
As a congressional intern with a passion for U.S. history and virtually unrestricted access to the entirety of the U.S. … More
Take a Chance on Betting in the Bluegrass State
The Kentucky Derby is known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports”. The mint juleps, derby hats, firework shows, … More
McConnell’s Long Game and the Fight for the Supreme Court
“Winners make policy and losers go home,” declares Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in his memoir, The Long Game. … More
To Build a Fair Justice System, End Monetary Bail
In the United States, one of our most sacred legal principles is being “innocent until proven guilty.” This principle establishes … More
The Bridge to Better Infrastructure
Over 2.2 million people across the three states of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio are encompassed in what is known as … More
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